The Independent Order of Odd Fellows is one of the largest and oldest fraternal orders in the United States. Odd Fellowship was founded in England where it grew up during the 18th century. The Patriotic Order in England was followed by the Union of United Orders and the Loyal Order. The three links of Odd Fellowship's symbol represent Friendship, Love, and Truth. Odd Fellows, recognizing the need for a woman's touch and her helpfulness in carrying out the principles of Odd Fellowship, brought into being theRebekah degree, founded upon the principles of faithfulness, hospitality, purity and dedication to the principles of the Order as portrayed by women characters of the Bible. The Odd Fellows have many programs in which they participate -- in their local community, at the state, and national levels. But, every lodge is true to their community, and for the activities in your area. The Junior Odd Fellow Lodge and Theta Rho offers an opportunity for boys and girls of the age of eight through sixteen (8 - 16) to become acquainted with the principles of Odd Fellowship. If offers them the opportunity to learn and grow into those kinds of citizens we want to inherit our Country, into whose hands we will pass the reins of government, and upon whom we must depend for the preservation of our way of life. It also affords them the benefit of learning to speak in public, mixing with other youth, and above all, improves their knowledge of the people and things around them.